Prevention and curative management of hypertrophic scar formation.
Although hypertrophic scarring commonly occurs following burns, many aspects such as incidence of and optimal treatment for scar hypertrophy remain unclear. This review will focus on hypertrophic scar formation after burn in particular, exploring multiple treatment options and describing their properties as well as effectiveness. To evaluate treatment efficacy and scar development, clinical scar assessment is of eminent importance. Furthermore, recommendations regarding the classification of hypertrophy in the daily practice and in clinical trials are implemented.
Bloemen
Monica C T
MC
Association of Dutch Burn Centers, Beverwijk, The Netherlands.
van der Veer
Willem M
WM
Ulrich
Magda M W
MM
van Zuijlen
Paul P M
PP
Niessen
Frank B
FB
Middelkoop
Esther
E
D002056:Burns / Q000150:complications / Q000628:therapy*; D017439:Cicatrix, Hypertrophic / Q000209:etiology / Q000517:prevention & control / Q000628:therapy*; D006801:Humans; D011312:Pressure; D020034:Silicone Gels / Q000627:therapeutic use; D016038:Skin Transplantation / Q000379:methods; D013997:Time Factors; D014945:Wound Healing / Q000502:physiology*
D020034:Silicone Gels